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Michael called me back. There was a screaming child in the background. He fiddled with his phone to no avail (don’t know how that would help the screaming child) and said he’d call me back.
He did. Silence is truly golden.
This guy is one strange agent. He wouldn’t tell me the name of his wife as he “wanted to keep that private.” After some discourse, he did tell me that he had a 7 month old but only after I answered his question as to why the age of his child is relevant. He said that he had an Airedale until about 2 weeks ago. I asked him what happened and he said a “car accident.” I asked him to tell me about it. “The dog was in the back of the truck, he must have seen something, jumped out and I was pulling a trailer.”
Right then and there I told him that we would not adopt out a dog to him if he intended on putting it in the back of the truck. “Interesting” he said. Then he went on to tell me that the dog had been around the world, to conventions, restaurants and was present at his home birth.
I told him that after talking to him just this long that ARG was not the group for him and he needed to look elsewhere. He said that I shouldn’t be able to pass judgement on him after this brief conversation. I told him that we will have to agree to disagree then. He said “that sucks for you.” I said goodbye. His status is being changed to COLD DAY IN HELL.Hi Brian & Katie,
I’m just following up to see if you’ve connected with Dale regarding a home visit. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Sent from Mail for Windows
Kelly
Note: 5/27/23 email and text sent. Unable to leave voice mail as mailbox was full.
Hi Michael,
My name is Kelly Imbody, with Airedale Rescue Group. I sent and email and text on 5/27 and attempted to leave a message then and again today, but your voice mailbox is full. Please call me if you are still interested in adopting an Airedale.
Thanks,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good morning Michael,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group. I’ve your application and would like to take a few minutes to go over it with you. I realize it’s the Holiday weekend, but if it’s convenient for you, give me a call. I’ll be home all day today and until mid-afternoon Sunday and all day Monday. Otherwise later in the week.
Thanks Michael.Sent from Mail for Windows
Kelly
Good Morning!
We look forward to meeting you Dale and Keith. We are both educators and as we are in the last weeks of school, our schedules are quite busy right now. Weekends are much better for us for a visit. We are not in a rush to rescue, as we know that finding the right fit for our family, so if you’d like to try to schedule it after school gets out (June 9th is the last day) that would be great for us!We look forward to hearing from you!
Katie & Brian SlatteryOn Apr 4, 2023, at 07:31, Marty Goldstein
Kelly
While in MI, I rescued a 2 yr old male name Barrett. He needed a family that understood the importance of putting everything away. He is literally a Hoover, socks, undergarments, exercise bans and hair ties are a few of his favorites. We have a lot of work to do with him on dog reactions while walking. So at this time I would prefer to wait until he has been trained a bit more. Please keep me on the list, but not until later in the year.
Thank you for reaching out and checking.
Marty
Hi Kelly.
We’re both on rare all consuming biz trips. I’ll contact you late next week.
Thanks
DaveOn May 10, 2023, at 12:29 PM, Kelly Imbody
Hi Dave and Anne,
My name is Kelly Imbody, and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group. I have your application and would like to proceed with you in the process of getting you an Airedale. Please call me at your earliest convenience.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good morning everyone,
Brian & Katie, I’d like to introduce you to Dale and Keith. They have graciously agreed (once again!!!) to help ARG with a home visit. They will be in contact with you either via phone, text or email so please check spam and junk mail so that you don’t miss connecting.
We (ARG) asks that if at all possible, everyone living in the home be present at the time of the home visit. Dale & Keith may opt to bring their ‘dale with them.
Please, if you’ve any questions, contact me. I anxiously await hearing how the visit went!
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Airedale Rescue Group
Brian & Katie Slattery Phone Interview
4/27/2023Brian and Katie are both school teachers…he is a Principal and Katie teaches. They have 3 children, the oldest is 19 and going to community college. His schedule varies as is often home for a few hours during the day. They have 2 children in HS. Brian describes his neighborhood as dog friendly…12-15 dogs on his street. They live on a cul-de-sac with woods behind them. He says that they see a lot of deer and coyotes. The neighborhood has sidewalks in spots.
They are fenced with a wood fence with 1-2” between the slats. Brian assures me that a dog couldn’t get his/her head through.
They just put their 10 y/o female Airedale down in January of this year due to cancer. They got Winny from a breeder in the N. GA mountains. Frankenfaust I believe is his name…he breeds for size. They currently have a hound mix who is 9 y/o. A neighbor had him, he was about a year old, had a bad wound/laceration below his knee which required amputation. He and Winny got along wonderfully.
Winny and Cooper (hound mix) had the run of the house while alone. This would be the plan for a new dog brought in as well. They are amenable to crating and training if needed.
They do not want a puppy…adopted dog needs to be housebroken. They prefer a female. (don’t know why they expressed an interest in Boone, this being the case?) Age range preference is anywhere from around 2 years to 8 years.
We discussed the need/desire to get Boone out of boarding and the fact that they want to make sure the adopted dog likes Cooper. This being said, they will drive to let them meet, but can’t until school is out. Plus, they prefer a female. We discussed at length the objective to place a dog in the perfect home. Behavioral regression that sometimes happens, time needed to acclimate and need for consistency, patience, time and love.
Came to the conclusion that Boone probably wasn’t a good fit as it would be a month or more before they could consider taking him and again, they prefer a female. Informed them that we would get a HV scheduled in order to get them on the approved list.
References: One has known the applicants for 7 years, the other for at least 12. Both live in the neighborhood and are familiar with the family and Winny and Cooper. The dogs were described as well behaved. Winny was somewhat of a mother hen as one reference described her. Both stated that the family are dog lovers, the kids are great with the dogs…playing with them etc. Neither can think of any reason not to proceed.
Vet: Vet said Cooper is up to date on everything. Tech I spoke with was new to practice so was not familiar with either Cooper or Winny. No red flags on the chart.No reply rec’d. from Jason regarding my request for reference and rental agency contact. Will move them to did not adopt.
Have reached out via text, email and did connect with a phone call. Informed Jason that I needed some additional information from him before I could proceed. Told him I’d follow up early this week. Have left text, voice mail and email. If not heard from by end of the week, will place on hold.
Good morning Jason and Abby,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group. I have rec’d. your application that you placed with SOAR.
Our ARG application seems a bit more extensive than SOAR’s, so before we chat I’d like some more information from you if you would be so kind?
• When is the best time to contact you for an interview…morning, evening?
• Would you please provide me with your rental agency phone number as we need to verify permission and check for any breed restrictions.
• Please provide the names and phone numbers of 2 personal references that are not related to you.
As soon as I receive this info., I’ll be in touch and we can talk about Airedales!!! I anxiously await hearing from you.
Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good morning Marty and Joel,
We at ARG are just doing some “housekeeping” and are wondering if you are ready to consider an Airedale? Our last correspondence indicated that Marty, you were out of town taking care of your Mother. We hope that she recovered and is doing well.
Please let us know if you’re still wanting to adopt, as we will need to arrange a home visit.
Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Candace Keels Home Visit transcribed from document that was unable to be scanned. Date of HV 11/2022
Comments follow HV evaluation form.Urban setting
Interior: immaculate, lived in & well-kept
No crate planned. Candace rarely goes anywhere, but when she does her son is home. If they both go out, her dogs are left inside. Her dogs are inside dogs.
No children
Family environment: Respectful, loving towards their two dogs
Lifestyle compromises: Yes, she is prepared to own another ‘dale.
Other pets: Airedale 5 y/o; mutt-terrier 10 y/o
Relationship of family members to other pets: love pets
Role dog will play in applicant’s life: primary
Are other pets treated like family members: yes
How do other animals behave: Nicely, allowed me to pet them
Why does applicant want another dog: loves dogs, no grands so her dogs are her family
Currently has 2 dogs and is prepared for expense/work of 3rd
Definitely a committed adopter
Owner’s responses to good/bad behavior: her dogs listen
Seem to obey fine. Not out of control or undisciplined
Owner knows basis training techniques, and dogs listen
Current dogs are both rescues so owner is aware of rehoming stresses
Would handle accidents with patience
Evaluator has no reservations regarding placing a dog in this home
Gut feelings: evaluator would absolutely feel comfortable leaving her dog with this applicant
She treats her dogs like family. Lovely lady.
Excellent pet owner. Both her dogs are loved and well-groomed.
Conclusion: Approve applicant.
HV done per Lee Mason Gregory Leeleroy5@hotmail.comOn Mar 25, 2023, at 21:04, Anne Daletski
Hi Kelly,
My friend Wendy and I had a lovely afternoon today when she went with me to conduct the home evaluation for Eddie Miller, 300 Broad Street, Marion, NC 28752.
Eddie has a level flat front yard that is completely fenced with chain link fencing and a padlock on the front gate. He has a large covered deck on the back of his home and one side of his home has uncovered decking. These decks, which are attached to his house, have direct access to the fully fenced front yard. The home is a well maintained home that I believe was built mid-20th century.
Eddie Miller’s home is probably a mile, maybe less, from the downtown area of Marion. It is a small town, but this house is on a large corner lot making it feel like you’re living in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Listening to the birds sing was bucolic.
This modest home and generous sized property with mature landscaping and one tree that looks like it is close to 100 years old is a well maintained. It is a one level home with garage parking below (similar to a daylight basement area) and I believe the home is probably approximately 1200 ft.².
We spent about 2 hours visiting with each other and talking about Airedales. Eddie is undecided about the age he prefers for his next Airedale.
One concern he has, which I understand, is if he gets an older Airedale, will he go through the grieving process sooner rather than later because an older dog may not live long. But then as a 70 year old himself, he hesitates to get a puppy. I think there are times when it is difficult to make an abstract, hypothetical decision. Sometimes we need to read about a dog and see a picture where we are able to look into the dog’s eyes to know what our hearts want and need.Eddie’s home is neat and clean. He showed photos to me of chewing damage past Airedale puppies had inflicted on a previous sofa that he owned. He seemed like this damage was unimportant to him and that you must expect some damage with puppies. I like the fact that he does not appear to have unrealistic expectations.
This property has been altered by Eddie to be comfortable for an Airedale. He has owned 3 of them over the past 30 years, 2 males and 1 female. His dogs are indoor dogs who sleep in the same room with him.
I approve Eddie Miller as an applicant to rescue/adopt an Airedale with no restrictions. In my opinion this pleasant, quiet man is qualified to rescue/adopt either a male or female Airedale of any age. He has a neighbor who lives a couple of blocks away with whom he goes for long walks with their dogs. I hope he has the opportunity to continue these walks. He truly loved all 3 of his Airedales and I could feel his sense of loss as we talked. I’m actually rather anxious for him to have the company of another wonderful Airedale to help fill the hole in his heart left by the death of his last Airedale 2 weeks ago. I know from my own life experience how difficult it can be to live alone and how much better life is with an Airedale to love.
Kelly, thank you for asking me to do this home evaluation. Wendy and I both enjoyed meeting Eddie Miller.
Anne Daletski
